Don't Mention Pirates

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Jacket review

...an instant trigger for the imagination... this book incorporates delightful illustrations and dialogue that will appeal to children and adults alike. -- Child Education A great story with fun illustrations, this book is a real treasure. -- My books mag You can enjoy the lighter side of pirates in all their yo-ho-ho-ing glory in Don't Mention Pirates by Sarah McConnell, the story of a family who lived in a ship-shaped house. -- Cork Evening Echo A brilliant pirate story for the very young with beautiful illustrations to complement the fun storyline. At last there's a book for toddlers who are too young to watch Pirates of the Caribbean but can share the experience of the world of pirates with the rest of the family. Girls particularly will love this. -- www.lovereading4kids.co.uk ...a bright, breezy, fun picture book... -- Newbury Weekly News 20060901 On Ruby's Big Ideas: Beautifully Illustrated, with simple language ... Sarah McConnell's illustrations are wonderfully effective at showing Ruby's perspective. An Excellent story to be used in discussing size and position in the family with all early years children ... A warm, delightful book for every book corner. -- Early Years Educator 20060901 An instant trigger for the imagination and good for predictive skills, this book incorporates delightful illustrations and dialogue that will appeal to both children and adults alike. -- As featured in Scholastic's Child Education March 2007 20060901 Illustration and fonts leap with vitality and action as the story gathers pace. There are interesting puns and references to enjoy and extend pirate lore and satisfying repetitions for younger readers. -- School Librarian 20060901

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